{"id":9077,"date":"2024-10-21T06:10:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T04:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/peak-shaving-2\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T16:38:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T14:38:35","slug":"peak-shaving-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wiki\/m-n-o-p\/peak-shaving-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Peak Shaving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the energy sector, &#8220;<strong>peak shaving<\/strong> &#8221; refers to the strategy of <a title=\"Peakshaving\" href=\"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wiki\/i-j-k-l\/peak-shaving\/\" data-type=\"post\"><u>reduce peak loads<\/u><\/a> among industrial and commercial electricity consumers. These load peaks, also known as<em>\u201cpeaks<\/em>,\u201d are important for both grid stability and electricity procurement costs.   <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wiki\/m-n-o-p\/peak-shaving-2\/#Peak-load-controllers-operate-at-15-minute-intervals\" >Peak load controllers operate at 15-minute intervals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wiki\/m-n-o-p\/peak-shaving-2\/#Real-time-reduction-instead-of-time-shifting\" >Real-time reduction instead of time-shifting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wiki\/m-n-o-p\/peak-shaving-2\/#Grid-costs-volatile-feed-in-and-production-peaks\" >Grid costs, volatile feed-in, and production peaks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wiki\/m-n-o-p\/peak-shaving-2\/#Up-to-80-lower-grid-usage-fees\" >Up to 80% lower grid usage fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wiki\/m-n-o-p\/peak-shaving-2\/#Storage-Demand-Side-Management-and-Load-Management\" >Storage, Demand-Side Management, and Load Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wiki\/m-n-o-p\/peak-shaving-2\/#Cost-savings-compared-to-investment-costs\" >Cost savings compared to investment costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wiki\/m-n-o-p\/peak-shaving-2\/#Conclusion-Well-Thought-Out-Management-as-a-Key-to-Success\" >Conclusion: Well-Thought-Out Management as a Key to Success<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wiki\/m-n-o-p\/peak-shaving-2\/#Frequently-Asked-Questions-FAQ\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wiki\/m-n-o-p\/peak-shaving-2\/#What-is-peak-shaving\" >What is peak shaving?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wiki\/m-n-o-p\/peak-shaving-2\/#How-much-can-be-saved-through-peak-shaving\" >How much can be saved through peak shaving?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wiki\/m-n-o-p\/peak-shaving-2\/#What-is-the-difference-between-peak-shaving-and-load-shifting\" >What is the difference between peak shaving and load shifting?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peak-load-controllers-operate-at-15-minute-intervals\"><\/span>Peak load controllers operate at 15-minute intervals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peak shaving is achieved when consumers quickly and temporarily <strong>reduce<\/strong> their <strong>electricity consumption<\/strong> to <strong>avoid peak loads<\/strong>. This is done either by curtailing production or by using on-site generation systems and <a title=\"Battery Storage Systems\" href=\"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/epc\/\"><u>battery storage systems<\/u><\/a>. Load reduction is often managed by so-called \u201cpeak load controllers,\u201d which monitor power consumption every quarter-hour and intervene during peak load periods.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real-time-reduction-instead-of-time-shifting\"><\/span>Real-time reduction instead of time-shifting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike load shifting, which involves increasing electricity consumption at a later time to take advantage of lower prices or reduced grid load, peak shaving focuses on <strong>controlling loads and battery systems in real time<\/strong>. In this process, electricity consumption is reduced immediately to prevent impending load peaks. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grid-costs-volatile-feed-in-and-production-peaks\"><\/span>Grid costs, volatile feed-in, and production peaks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High grid costs mean that companies often have to contend with rising fees for using the power grid. Fluctuations in the power supply caused by the integration of renewable energy sources can lead to irregular load profiles. Industrial processes, due to their production workflows, cause fluctuating loads that can result in peak loads.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Up-to-80-lower-grid-usage-fees\"><\/span>Up to 80% lower grid usage fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cost savings:<\/strong> By avoiding peak loads, companies can achieve significant savings on grid usage fees\u2014targeted measures can result in savings of up to 80% on grid usage fees.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grid Stability:<\/strong> Peak shaving helps prevent overloads in the power grid.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Environmental Impact:<\/strong> Using electricity more efficiently can reduce CO\u2082 emissions.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Storage-Demand-Side-Management-and-Load-Management\"><\/span>Storage, Demand-Side Management, and Load Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Energy storage solutions<\/strong>: The use of battery storage systems can help to balance peak loads by storing energy during times of low demand and using it during peak load times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Demand-Side Management<\/strong>: This concept encompasses various approaches to managing electricity consumption during peak load periods.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/okean-energy-management-system\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/energiemanagementsystem\/\">Load Management Systems<\/a><\/strong>: These systems enable companies to monitor and control their energy consumption in real time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost-savings-compared-to-investment-costs\"><\/span>Cost savings compared to investment costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Advantages:<\/strong> significant cost reductions, particularly in grid access fees, as well as flexible grid usage that facilitates the integration of renewable energy.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong> high initial investment costs for energy storage and modern load management systems, as well as the risk of temporary power shortages if control systems are not properly managed during peak load periods.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion-Well-Thought-Out-Management-as-a-Key-to-Success\"><\/span>Conclusion: Well-Thought-Out Management as a Key to Success<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peak shaving is an effective method for reducing peak electricity demand, offering businesses numerous benefits, including significant cost savings. Well-planned management and the use of modern technologies are crucial for ensuring grid stability and increasing efficiency. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently-Asked-Questions-FAQ\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-peak-shaving\"><\/span>What is peak shaving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peak shaving refers to the targeted reduction of peak electricity demand in order to lower capacity-based grid fees.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-much-can-be-saved-through-peak-shaving\"><\/span>How much can be saved through peak shaving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the load profile and implementation, savings of up to 80% on grid usage fees are possible.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-the-difference-between-peak-shaving-and-load-shifting\"><\/span>What is the difference between peak shaving and load shifting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peak shaving reduces consumption in real time to avoid acute load peaks; load shifting shifts consumption to times when rates are lower.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the energy sector, &#8220;peak shaving &#8221; refers to the strategy of reduce peak loads among industrial and commercial electricity consumers. These load peaks, also known as\u201cpeaks,\u201d are important for both grid stability and electricity procurement costs. Peak load controllers operate at 15-minute intervals Peak shaving is achieved when consumers quickly and temporarily reduce their [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_type":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[107,102],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9077","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-m-n-o-p","category-wiki"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9077","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9077"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9077\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12717,"href":"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9077\/revisions\/12717"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9077"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9077"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/be-storaged.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9077"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}